Best Sylvie Mendes Podcasts (2024)

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Funeral Poverty in the UK 8:28

2h ago8:28

8:28

Send us a text In this episode Sylvie talks about the growing issue of funeral poverty in the UK. With funeral costs reaching over £4,000 on average, many families are struggling to afford even the most basic services. Tune in to learn about practical solutions, resources, and how you can prepare for more affordable funerals. Support the show Conne…

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BONUS EPISODE-The Global Lifespan 9:23

5d ago9:23

9:23

Send us a text In this bonus episode, Sylvie takes a deep dive into the fascinating world of life expectancy across the globe. Why do people in countries like Japan, Switzerland, and Spain live longer than others? What factors are shortening lives in places like Chad and Afghanistan? Please tune in for a global tour of the human lifespan and discov…

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Virtual Funerals 7:54

6d ago7:54

7:54

Send us a text In this episode Sylvie explores virtual funerals—an innovative way to honour loved ones in an increasingly digital world. She discusses how these online ceremonies are changing the way we approach grief and remembrance, from livestream services to virtual memorial spaces. Whether you're considering a virtual funeral or just curious a…

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Bereavement and Coping With Grief 7:37

13d ago7:37

7:37

Send us a text Join Sylvie In this heartfelt episode as she explores the deeply personal journey of bereavement and coping with grief. Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences we face, and the emotional toll can feel overwhelming. Tune in as Sylvie discusses different types of grief, the emotional stages we go through, and ways…

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BONUS EPISODE - The Emotional Labour of Being a Funeral Arranger 6:58

18d ago6:58

6:58

Send us a text In this bonus episode, Sylvie delves into the often overlooked emotional labour that comes with being a funeral arranger. She explores the challenges faced by those who help families navigate one of the most difficult times in their lives, from managing grief and providing comfort to ensuring every detail is handled with care. (Emoti…

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If You Knew The Date You Were Going To Die... 7:27

21d ago7:27

7:27

Send us a text What would you do differently, if you knew the date you were going to die? In this episode, Sylvie dives into this thought-provoking question, exploring how confronting our mortality might shift our priorities, change our fears, and reshape the way we live. Would you focus more on relationships, pursue long-buried dreams, or finally …

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What To Do When Someone Dies 6:18

29d ago6:18

6:18

Send us a text In this episode, Sylvie guides you through the difficult but essential steps to take when someone dies. From handling immediate legal responsibilities. Whether you're dealing with an unexpected loss or preparing for the inevitable, this episode offers practical advice and compassionate insights to help you through. Support the show C…

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Planning Your Own Funeral 5:21

1M ago5:21

5:21

Send us a text In this episode, Sylvie delves into the sensitive yet important topic of planning your own funeral. While it may seem morbid at first, taking the time to plan your final farewell is an empowering act of self-expression and a gift to those you leave behind. We explore the emotional, logistical, and even creative aspects of funeral pla…

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The Funeral Files Trailer 1:38

1M ago1:38

1:38

Send us a text Trailer Support the show Connect with Sylvie @thefuneralfiles Direct message or leave a voicenote If you are struggling, please seek support from professional services.By Sylvie

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Eggs and Potatoes, IN ONE PAN! - Scott Shomaker 2:17:25

3y ago2:17:25

2:17:25

Hello, listeners! In this episode I'm talking with a dear friend of mine from high school, Scott Shomaker! He's an actor and professor, and somehow we'd never in all the years we'd known each other talked about food. We're fixing that with this episode! I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfood…

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Queen of Christmas - Dallas Slankard, Part II 1:03:34

3+ y ago1:03:34

1:03:34

Hi there, listeners! I hope your week has gotten off to a good start! Today's episode is Part II of my interview with Dallas Slankard. I titled this episode "Queen of Christmas" because Dallas and I share an intense love of the Holiday Season, and usually are the first amongst our friends and families to decorate. I hope you enjoy this part II, and…

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"I Made Quiche!" - Dallas Slankard, Part I 1:58:41

3+ y ago1:58:41

1:58:41

Hello there listeners! I hope you're week is getting off to a good start! I'm still figuring out the release schedule going forward for this show, and I appreciate your patience so much as I figure that out! In this episode, I get to talk to my good friend Dallas Slankard! We're old friends from college, and I'm so glad I finally got a chance to ta…

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Hello There, Old Friend - Eric Holt 1:55:34

3+ y ago1:55:34

1:55:34

Hello listeners! I hope you're doing well! This week's guest is my childhood best friend Eric Holt! We cover lots in this episode, so be sure to listening and give us a rating when you're done! Have a great week! Thanks, Eric, for being on this show! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our we…

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A Golden Girl - Sylvie Sabones 2:19:47

3+ y ago2:19:47

2:19:47

Hello, listeners! Thanks for tuning in! On this episode I'm interviewing one of my ol' work pals, Sylvie! She's such a fun-spirited person, and I'm hoping we can get together for dinner sometime soon! Hope you enjoy the episode! Thank you, Sylvie for being on this show! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodb…

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Tide and Sugar Cookies - Megan Ghorashy 2:30:05

3+ y ago2:30:05

2:30:05

Hello listeners! This week's episode is all about my dear friend Megan Ghorashy and her life with food! She and I have been great friends since college, and together we were a couple of total goofballs. She's an amazing actor living in the Big Apple, and I hope you enjoy her episode! A big thanks to Megan for being on this show! Don't forget to Sub…

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A Quest for Apple Butter - Dustin Sutliff 2:27:23

3+ y ago2:27:23

2:27:23

Hello listeners! In this week's episode I'm talking with my friend Dustin Sutliff! We met while in college, and we've stayed great friends since we graduated. Together we talked a lot about the foods of our childhoods as well as the memories we have of our times both in school and with our families. A big thanks to Dustin for being on this show! Ch…

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Casserole or Hot Dish? - Kate Demoret - Part II 2:08:30

3+ y ago2:08:30

2:08:30

This week's episode is part 2 of my interview with Kate! We could honestly talk for so much longer about food and life. Hope you enjoy! Another thanks to Kate Demoret for being on this podcast! Thanks for listening! I apologize that I haven't been publishing recipes lately! I'm hoping that I can take some time soon to upload more! Don't forget to S…

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"I'm a Bitch When it Comes to Cream Cheese!" - Kate Demoret - Part I 2:15:19

3+ y ago2:15:19

2:15:19

Hello listeners! This is the first two-part episode of GFBF! I talked with my friend Kate for so long that I decided to split her interview into two episodes. In this first one we discuss her early food and cooking history, which was fascinating! I hope you enjoy this first of 2 episodes all about my friend Kate! A big thanks to Kate Demoret for be…

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Sweet as Kugel - Joe Tyler Gerber 2:10:38

3+ y ago2:10:38

2:10:38

On this week's episode I'm interviewing one of my exes! Don't worry, we're still good friends! We discuss anything from his favorite Illinois food spots to his family's Jewish familial culture and heritage both in and out of the kitchen. I hope you enjoy this episode! A big thanks to Joe Tyler Gerber for being on this podcast! Thanks for listening!…

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Rocky Mountain Man - Brandon Kirchgasler 2:39:07

3+ y ago2:39:07

2:39:07

On this week's episode, I get to talk with my amazing friend Brandon Kirchgasler! We've been friends for such a long time now, but this conversation was so insightful and informing for the two of us. In addition to this amazing episode, Brandon also did the theme music for this podcast! I hope you enjoy my conversation all about food with Brandon. …

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Sensible Yes Man - Drew Valaika 2:06:45

3+ y ago2:06:45

2:06:45

Hello all! This week's episode is all about my other best friend, Drew Valaika! He's an actor who loves beer, seafood and steak! Who could ask for more? Of course we go much more in-depth than that, and we had a great time recording this episode. I hope you enjoy it, too! I'm taking a short break from this podcast after this episode. New episodes w…

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The Merry to My Pippin - Richard Eisloeffel 2:09:17

3+ y ago2:09:17

2:09:17

This week I'm interviewing my best friend, Richard! He and I have had lots of great times together, and we've always loved to scout for new kinds of food to try throughout our friendship. He and I even traveled to Berlin together right before the pandemic... literally, days before everything closed. Hear all about some of our misadventures in this …

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Who Couldn't Eat Baby Food? - Dylan Naylor 2:07:23

3+ y ago2:07:23

2:07:23

On this week's episode, I'm interviewing my co-host and significant other, Dylan Naylor! Together we talk about how he grew up eating in his hometown of Worcester, MA, as well as how his curiosity about food has led him to start cooking more himself. I'd like to thank Dylan Naylor for being on this show! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Subscr…

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The Fun Aunt - Dina Hohn 1:17:50

3+ y ago1:17:50

1:17:50

Hello, Ladles and Jellyspoons! This week's episode is my fun and amazing aunt, Dina Hohn! She and I are very close, and we had a great time discussing our mutual love of cooking and conferring over good food. We also talked about her never-ending quest of discovering flavors and how she learned to become the great cook she is today! We recorded thi…

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Don't Serve the Ugly Pieces of Sushi - Linda Van Hoosen 1:33:10

3+ y ago1:33:10

1:33:10

Hello all! In this week's episode, I'm interviewing my mom! Together we talk about her deep Japanese-American roots and the different culinary traditions of her Japanese-American family growing up. I recorded this interview back in September of 2020, and I'd like to thank my Mom, Linda, for being on this show. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to …

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Fondue? How About We Fon-Don't. - Steve Van Hoosen 1:06:38

3+ y ago1:06:38

1:06:38

On this week's episode, I'm talking with my DAD! Steve Van Hoosen is kicking off the next arc of this podcast, where I talk with my immediate family about their food histories. My father and I talk about the generational culinary differences between him and I, as well as reminisce about old family recipes and much more! Thank you, Dad, for being on…

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Rage Eating a Wheel of Brie - Josh Yelden 1:37:26

3+ y ago1:37:26

1:37:26

Hello listeners, sorry for the delay in episodes! My computer had to be serviced, but luckily we're back this week with our last of the original Bad Friends. This week's episode is all about my friend Josh Yelden, and his life around food. We talk about how he grew up growing his own food at times, as well as his infinite love of cheese (this is de…

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Beef Is the Kanye West of Meats - Matt Torrez 2:02:05

4y ago2:02:05

2:02:05

This week's episode is all about my good friend Matt Torrez and his history with food! Thank you Matt for being on this show! You can find the recipe from this episode on our website, goodfoodbadfriends.com. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfrie…

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Ranch Me, Brochacho - Chris Gotti 1:17:02

4y ago1:17:02

1:17:02

Welcome back! This week's episode is all about my good friend Chris Gotti. He and I talk about everything food from Disneyworld to our shared Nebraska experiences. I hope you enjoy this episode! Thanks so much to Chris for being on this episode! You can find the recipe from this episode on our website, goodfoodbadfriends.com. Thanks for listening! …

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The Thanksgiving Special - BONUS 32:05

4y ago32:05

32:05

This week, instead of having a guest on, I'm going in-depth on the main courses that make our tables every year for Thanksgiving. I had a lot of fun writing and researching this episode, and I hope you enjoy the fun facts and turkey trivia! Thank you so much for listening, and I hope you have a great start to your Holiday Season! Please support thi…

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Liquor?! Hardly Know'er! - Taylor Wald 1:46:22

4y ago1:46:22

1:46:22

In this week's episode, I get to talk about having foodie families with the OG Bad Friend, Taylor Wald. She's one of my most favorite people, and we dish all about Italian food and how Taylor's Nonna imparted her love of entertaining and family get-togethers. Thanks so much to Taylor for being on this episode! You can find the recipe from this epis…

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A Man of the World-Dimitri Pylarinos 1:48:17

4y ago1:48:17

1:48:17

In this week's episode, I talk with my friend Dimitri Pylarinos all about his Greek heritage and how his worldly travels have enhanced his culinary tastes. You can find the recipe from this episode on our website, goodfoodbadfriends.com. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Subscribe and Rate the show! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, …

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Star Wars and Breakfast Casseroles - Bernard Bencarew 1:19:37

4y ago1:19:37

1:19:37

This week on GFBF I get to talk with my good friend Bernard Bencarew! We discuss his family's African culinary background, and how growing up in the midwest shaped his love of different foods. He's a pretty cool guy, and the recipes he inspired me to research for this episode are SUPERB! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe! Check ou…

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Dads Eat the Grossest Sh*t-Derek Zoia 1:28:09

4y ago1:28:09

1:28:09

This week on Good Food for Bad Friends I get to talk to my next "bad friend", Derek Zoia! We dish all about his love of cheese (I sense a pattern emerging) and how cranberry sauce can cause contention with a family at Thanksgiving, plus much more! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or o…

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An Ounce of Mrs. Butterworth-Nick McKenzie 1:18:31

4y ago1:18:31

1:18:31

In this episode, I get to talk to my good friend Nick McKenzie about his love of Italian food, and he actually gets to ask me a few questions about my history too! Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this show by subscribing and rating it on y…

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Mushrooms Don't Come Upside Down-Aaron Mann 1:33:03

4y ago1:33:03

1:33:03

In this first episode of Good Food for Bad Friends, I talk with my good friend Aaron Mann. We talk about our mutual midwestern upbringing and his journey to the multicultural foods that he loves now. Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com for the recipes published with this episode! Please support this sh…

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Accidental Ayahuasca Cult: The Shaman Story-Matt Harvey 2:00:16

4y ago2:00:16

2:00:16

In this episode of GFBF, I get to go in-depth about food with my most intellectually akin friend, Matt Harvey. We talk about everything from his family's coveted Chicken and Dumpling soup to the influence of Rachel Ray (and lots of other things too)! AUDIO IS FIXED!Check out our Instagram @goodfoodbadfriends, or our website goodfoodbadfriends.com f…

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Trailer-Good Food for Bad Friends 2:35

4y ago2:35

2:35

Wesley Van Hoosen hosts a new podcast all about the cooking and food culture of his friends and family. With every episode, one or two recipes will be published as well! Good Food for Bad Friends will post a new episode every Tuesday, starting on October 20th. See all our other podcasts at arcadiapodcastnetwork.com. Don't forget to Subscribe! ©2020…

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